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R57 BMB

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Blue Other 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,559 mi
Last recorded17,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion25,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 BMB
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 17,559 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 17,500 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 16,107 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 15,703 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 14,320 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 14,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 13,660 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 12,511 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion?

Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
935
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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R57 BMB is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Blue with a 598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 25,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R57 BMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R57 BMB registered?

R57 BMB is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R57 BMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 BMB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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